Job Grant

What is it?

Job Grant is a tax free payment payable if you are taking up full time work of at least 16 hours per week. The amount of Job Grant you will get will be either £100 or £250 depending on your circumstances:

A Job Grant may be payable if your partner is going into work of at least 24 hours per week and as a result your claim to benefit ends.

Can I get it?

Are you:

• starting full time work; and
• expect that work to last 5 weeks or more

And have you:

What else should I know?

If you start work, you must tell Jobcentre Plus straightaway.

What do I need to do next?